Trailer for Rebecca Hall's "Passing" starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson

[sashheers]

In today's second black and white movie post of the day, the trailer for Passing, starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson, which is Rebecca Hall's directorial debut. It's based on the acclaimed novel by Nella Larsen.

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Summary from Netflix: Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, PASSING tells the story of two Black

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[ionadelfina]

They both look biracial, even in black and white.

[madhler]

They do, but I totally see why they went with the black and white. It feels like a metaphor.

[caitiecait]

Irene says that about Clare in the novel.

[analievelyn]

It's based on a book?? Was it good

[fernandocolunga]

sometimes
SOMETIMES

tessa kinda reminds me of khloe

[scriptedending]

I already like Rebecca Hall as an actor, so I am looking forward to seeing her work as a director, plus it's got a great cast.

[hardtrash]

Exactly this. Her performance in Christine will haunt me for the rest of my life

[solsty]

I’m scared to watch that movie honestly.

[hardtrash]

I was too! And I haven’t seen it since even though her performance is one of my favorites ever. I’ve dealt with depression for most of my life and the film’s depiction of Christine’s state of mind really resonated with me. Definitely not a light watch but in a way it was comforting to see some of my own experiences outside of myself and feel a level of sympathy and care that I don’t always extend to myself, ya know?

[la_petite_singe]

Seeing this at NYFF, can't wait. I ❤ everyone involved~

[entrospect]

They got biracial actresses for roles that are specifically intended for them. It's really been irking me that when you see Black actresses in prominent roles these days they are more than likely to be mixed. They've become the standard. The go-to when casting roles intended for Black women. I have a lot of feelings about this topic. 😅

[sarahbear1]

it's not just "these days" though, lighter skinned actors have always been given prominent roles.

[entrospect]

That's true. My line of thought however is that they are exclusively using biracial actresses. Just because someone is light-skinned doesn't mean they are mixed.

[sarahbear1]

oh for sure, my point was more generalized and not specific to biracial actors/actresses.